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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.21, 4,449.99 and 1,018.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.21, 4,449.99 and 1,018.41 is: 1,527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.21 : 4,449.99 = 1,018.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.21/4,449.99 = 1,018.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.21x = 4,449.99 × 1,018.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.21x = 4,531,901.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,901.45/2,966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.84

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